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Audio K Audio system with two built-in speakers K Sound Blaster ProTM and MS-Sound compatible K Built-in microphone Input devices K 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard K Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button K Four easy-launch buttons K Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button I/O interface K Three USB 2.0 ports K Ethernet (RJ-45) port K Modem (RJ-11) port K External display (VGA) port K Microphone K Line-in jack K Headphones/speaker/line-out port K One Type II PC Card slot K DC-in jack for AC adaptor 2 Aspire 1640
Audio K Audio system with two built-in speakers K Sound Blaster ProTM and MS-Sound compatible K Built-in microphone Input devices K 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard K Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button K Four easy-launch buttons K Two front-panel buttons: wireless LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button I/O interface K Three USB 2.0 ports K Ethernet (RJ-45) port K Modem (RJ-11) port K External display (VGA) port K Microphone K Line-in jack K Headphones/speaker/line-out port K One Type II PC Card slot K DC-in jack for AC adaptor 2 Aspire 1640
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21 CN20 USB Connector 23 U19 BIOS ROM 25 CN22 RTC Battery 27 U1 LAN Chipset RTL8100CL 29 U18 South Bridge 31 CN25 HDD Connector 33 CN28 Line-out/SPEDIF Jack 35 CN30 Line-in Jack 37 SW2 Bluetooth Button 39 LED1 Power LED 41 U10 Fan Connector 22 CN21 USB Connector 24 U4 EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) 26 CN18 Memory Socket 1 28 CN19 Memory Socket 2 30 CN24 PCMCIA Connector 32 CN27 USB Connector 34 CN29 Microphone Jack 36 SW3 WLAN Button 38 LED2 Charger LED 40 U22 Audio Codec 6 Aspire 1640
21 CN20 USB Connector 23 U19 BIOS ROM 25 CN22 RTC Battery 27 U1 LAN Chipset RTL8100CL 29 U18 South Bridge 31 CN25 HDD Connector 33 CN28 Line-out/SPEDIF Jack 35 CN30 Line-in Jack 37 SW2 Bluetooth Button 39 LED1 Power LED 41 U10 Fan Connector 22 CN21 USB Connector 24 U4 EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector) 26 CN18 Memory Socket 1 28 CN19 Memory Socket 2 30 CN24 PCMCIA Connector 32 CN27 USB Connector 34 CN29 Microphone Jack 36 SW3 WLAN Button 38 LED2 Charger LED 40 U22 Audio Codec 6 Aspire 1640
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... Icon Speakers Item/ Port Power indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Press to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts audio line-in jack Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone ...jack Connects to enable/disable the wireless function. Left view 8 Aspire 1640 Lights up when the computer is on. 3 Battery indicator ...
... Icon Speakers Item/ Port Power indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Press to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts audio line-in jack Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone ...jack Connects to enable/disable the wireless function. Left view 8 Aspire 1640 Lights up when the computer is on. 3 Battery indicator ...
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...(The controller is on the Wireless LAN card. Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System core logic Memory controller Audio controller PCMCIA controller for socket Video controller Power and Keyboard controller Wireless controller (mini PCI) Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU... 2nd level cache control Chapter 1 Controller Intel® 915GM+ICH6-M Integrated in Intel® 915GM RealTek ALC260 HD audio interface (Audio amplifer: Maxiam MAX9755) TI PCI1510A built-in CPU 2MB for Intel® Pentium® M processor 1MB for controller details).
...(The controller is on the Wireless LAN card. Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System core logic Memory controller Audio controller PCMCIA controller for socket Video controller Power and Keyboard controller Wireless controller (mini PCI) Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU... 2nd level cache control Chapter 1 Controller Intel® 915GM+ICH6-M Integrated in Intel® 915GM RealTek ALC260 HD audio interface (Audio amplifer: Maxiam MAX9755) TI PCI1510A built-in CPU 2MB for Intel® Pentium® M processor 1MB for controller details).
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...), DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD±RW Play DVD-AUDIO except the case that required CPPM (Content protection for prerecorded Media) Write Method Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) ...-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification Remark CD CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I /FMV (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2,...
...), DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD±RW Play DVD-AUDIO except the case that required CPPM (Content protection for prerecorded Media) Write Method Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) ...-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Specification Remark CD CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I /FMV (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2,...
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...: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Realtek ALC260 (Audio amplifier: Maxim MAX9755) Built-in Intel® 915GM (for UMA models) ATI Radeon X1300 (for discrete models) 128MB of shared memory (for UMA models...640x480 120 800x600 120 1024x768 120 1152X864 120 1280X1024 120 1600x1200 85 1920x1080*16:9 75 1920x1200 75 1920x1440 75 2048x1536 60 24 Aspire 1640 S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA ...
...: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification Realtek ALC260 (Audio amplifier: Maxim MAX9755) Built-in Intel® 915GM (for UMA models) ATI Radeon X1300 (for discrete models) 128MB of shared memory (for UMA models...640x480 120 800x600 120 1024x768 120 1152X864 120 1280X1024 120 1600x1200 85 1920x1080*16:9 75 1920x1200 75 1920x1440 75 2048x1536 60 24 Aspire 1640 S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA ...
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CPU set power down VGA suspend PCMCIA suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernate stats. System saves all system state and data ...
CPU set power down VGA suspend PCMCIA suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernate stats. System saves all system state and data ...
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... the Middle Cover" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 53. 3. Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 58. 6. See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 60.
... the Middle Cover" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 53. 3. Then disconnect the audio board FFC cable. 9. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 58. 6. See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 60.
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... page 58. 5. 7. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 50. 61 Chapter 3 Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case. 9. Removing the Audio Board 1. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 53. 4. Then remove the SW DJ board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 8. ...Removing the VGA Thermal Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 3. Then detach the audio board. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket. 10. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See...
... page 58. 5. 7. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 50. 61 Chapter 3 Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case. 9. Removing the Audio Board 1. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 53. 4. Then remove the SW DJ board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 8. ...Removing the VGA Thermal Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 3. Then detach the audio board. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board and SW DJ board bracket. 10. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See...
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... 53. 3. Chapter 3 62 Removing the Modem Board 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 9. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page...
... 53. 3. Chapter 3 62 Removing the Modem Board 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. 8. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 61. 9. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page...
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See "Removing the VGA Thermal Module" on page 58. 5. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 61. 10. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 58. 6. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 60. 8. Disconnect the control board antenna. 14. Pop out the control board then remove it. Chapter 3 64 See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 62. 11. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 61. 9. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 62. 12. 4. Turn over the main board as shown. 13.
See "Removing the VGA Thermal Module" on page 58. 5. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 61. 10. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 58. 6. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 60. 8. Disconnect the control board antenna. 14. Pop out the control board then remove it. Chapter 3 64 See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 62. 11. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 61. 9. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 62. 12. 4. Turn over the main board as shown. 13.
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...+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 80 The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 28. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can...
...+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 80 The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 28. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can...
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... 24 Hotkeys 24 Special keys 26 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Frequently asked questions 32 Requesting service 35 International Travelers...
... 24 Hotkeys 24 Special keys 26 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Using a computer security lock 27 Audio 28 Adjusting the volume 28 Using the system utilities 29 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 29 Launch Manager 30 Norton AntiVirus 31 Frequently asked questions 32 Requesting service 35 International Travelers...
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... interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. AC mode... The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Or, you can adjust...
... interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. DC mode To suit your needs, then click OK. 5 The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. AC mode... The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Empowering Technology 8 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Or, you can adjust...
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.... Closed front view 10 # Icon Item 1 Speakers 2 Power indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication (optional). 6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Indicates the computer's power...
.... Closed front view 10 # Icon Item 1 Speakers 2 Power indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of wireless button/indicator LAN communication (optional). 6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Indicates the computer's power...
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... CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Right view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the drive.
... CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model). 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Right view # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the drive.
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...8482; network solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one user-programmable button Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® (two-way spring button) Audio system with PTT approval;... Pro™ and MS Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter Acer Arcade Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / ePower / eSettings / eNet / ePresentation Management) Acer GridVista™ 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Adobe® Reader® Norton AntiVirus™ NTI CD-...
...8482; network solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® Three USB 2.0 ports PC Card slot (one user-programmable button Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® (two-way spring button) Audio system with PTT approval;... Pro™ and MS Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter Acer Arcade Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity / eLock / ePerformance / eRecovery / ePower / eSettings / eNet / ePresentation Management) Acer GridVista™ 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Adobe® Reader® Norton AntiVirus™ NTI CD-...
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Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on adjusting the speaker volume. See "Hotkeys" on page 24 for more information on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. English 28 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and built-in stereo speakers.
Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume on adjusting the speaker volume. See "Hotkeys" on page 24 for more information on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. English 28 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and built-in stereo speakers.
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... have the appropriate drivers (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on both devices are connected to the line- English 33 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. If it is a slot-load model, it works, contact your computer's optical drive is crossed-out, click...
... have the appropriate drivers (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate software running on both devices are connected to the line- English 33 No audio is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive. If it is a slot-load model, it works, contact your computer's optical drive is crossed-out, click...
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...picture. • The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its performance to choose between "CinemaVision™" or "letterbox" mode. • Acer CinemaVision™ is more speakers depending on a page, use the buttons at the top and bottom of the screen. The "4:3 movie display...videos are settings in the content area. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. In Audio Settings: Use "speaker environment" to suit your machine and your audio equipment. The Settings page is shown by the ...
...picture. • The Letterbox option displays widescreen movie content in its performance to choose between "CinemaVision™" or "letterbox" mode. • Acer CinemaVision™ is more speakers depending on a page, use the buttons at the top and bottom of the screen. The "4:3 movie display...videos are settings in the content area. Click Acer Arcade Help for comprehensive help on the Arcade home page opens the corresponding feature's home page. In Audio Settings: Use "speaker environment" to suit your machine and your audio equipment. The Settings page is shown by the ...